Evaluation of Glycol Ether as an Alternative to Perchloroethylene in Dry Cleaning

Perchloroethylene (PCE) is a highly utilized solvent in the dry cleaning industry because of its cleaning effectiveness and relatively low cost to consumers. According to the 2006 U.S. Census, approximately 28,000 dry cleaning operations used PCE as their principal cleaning agent. Widespread use of...

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Main Authors: Nikou Hesari, Chelsea M. Francis, Rolf U. Halden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-04-01
Series:Toxics
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/2/2/115